But the ivy that has created this scowling face on this building in North Wales has chosen a much more innocent target.
The unique cottage on the banks of the River Conwy has been covered in the Virginia Creeper variety of ivy for years.
In the winter months, the horror theme continues as the leaves of the home change from this hue of green to shades of burgundy red.
The choice of Virginia Creeper on the house does have some practical purposes.
The vine actually sticks to the masonry using disks, rather than roots meaning it does not damage the brickwork.
However at the same time it also keeps the insides of the building cooler by shading the walls during the summer months when there are hundreds of visitors.
The location of the cottage close to Llanrwst should also provide a clue as the town is shrouded in myth, legend and history dating back 1,500 years.
And not long after the town again suffered heavy losses during the War of the Roses, when it chose to support the Lancastrian side during 1468.
The cottage itself was originally built 12 years later during 1480 when it was used as a residential dwelling.
Other uses over the centuries include as a courthouse, before it became a tearoom, opening around 50 years ago.
Situated at the gate way to Snowdonia National Park it is now owned by the National Trust and is know throughout the area for its cream teas and home made cakes.
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